civil rights - 'Whoever it was, was angry': Transgender woman found shot dead in car on SC roadway

Teddy Kulmala
The State

Sasha Wall

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ezs note:  If you live in or around Chesterfield County, South Carolina, and you have any information regarding the shooting of Sasha Wall, please call the sheriff's department at (843) 623-2101.  Thanks.

Montana - Coming out in STEM: Factors affecting retention of sexual minority STEM students

Bryce E. Hughes
Science Advances

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PROFESSOR CLAIMS WOMEN WHO WEAR JEANS GIVE BIRTH TO TRANSGENDER CHILDREN

Shane Croucher
Newsweek

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Olive Hill, Kentucky

estimated transgender population:  9*
(rounded down)

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ezs note:  Ah, yes... Olive Hill, Kentucky . As the author points out, racism was a dark spot in Olive Hill's past.  Kudos, however, for the author telling the truth.  Maybe Olive Hill's future will be better than its past.

*Credit:  http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/How-Many-Adults-Identify-as-Transgender-in-the-United-States.pdf

Donald Trump - Putin has dirt on Trump, claims Russian treason defence lawyer

Nastasya Tay
SBS News

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Netherlands - Revolutionary housing project brings Dutch youth together with refugees

Josie Le Blond
UNHCR

St. Nicolaaskerk, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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civil rights - Ricky Martin Celebrates New Transgender Rights for Puerto Ricans

Abby Jones
Billboard

Taino Village, Puerto Rico

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Delaware - Hospital System in Delaware Earns Leader Status in LGBTQ Healthcare for Seventh Consecutive Year

Press
Newswise

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Top medical group says 'no medically valid reason' to ban transgender troops

Veronica Stracqualursi
CNN

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Donald Trump denies knowing of $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels

Ben Jacobs
The Guardian

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France - French Olympic Gold Medalist Comes Out As Transgender

Dan Avery
newnownext

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civil rights - US court grants rights to transgender people in Puerto Rico

Press
Washington Post

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Georgia - Georgia Is Currently Fighting Its Own Civil War

Jeff Graham
Advocate

Atlanta, Georgia

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Nobu restaurant accused of telling transgender chef to act like a man

Kate Lamb
The Guardian

Nobu Restaurant, Kuala Lumpur

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Donald Trump - DOW PLUNGES AS TRUMP ANNOUNCES U.S. “CAN’T LOSE” ON TARIFFS BECAUSE WE’VE “ALREADY LOST”

Bess Levin
Vanity Fair

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Saudi Arabia - Saudi Teen Commits Suicide After Coming Out To His Family

Dan Avery
newnownext

Mecca, Saudi Arabia (from Jabal Nur)

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civil rights - Civil Rights Bill for Trans Prisoners Breaks Ground in State Capitol

Ellen McGrody
The Bay City Beacon

Tower Bridge, Sacramento, CA

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Illinois - Before they transition, some transgender youth preserve fertility by banking sperm or eggs

Angie Leventis Lourgos
Chicago Tribune

human sperm

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Anti-transgender discrimination loses in Alaska vote

Zack Ford
ThinkProgress

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Donald Trump - PAUL MANAFORT’S NEW LEGAL NIGHTMARE IS EVEN WORSE NEWS FOR TRUMP

Abigail Tracy
Vanity Fair

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Costa Rica - Vocal Marriage Opponent Loses Costa Rica Presidential Election

Michael Lavers
Pride Source

Iglesia Immaculata Concepciòn, Costa Rica

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Transgender Woman Shot Dead in Motel Is 7th Killed in U.S. This Year, Rights Advocates Say

Christine Hauser
The New York Times

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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